Reassessment on weedkiller ban possible - Environmental Protection Authority
NZ EPA may ban DCPA herbicides but it could be a year before the ban comes into effect.
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'Another layer of bureaucracy': RMA technicality warning for farmers
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Succession: Farmers encouraged to think about the future
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Possible record entries for National Shearing Circuit
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